Ministers speak in different tongues on insurance bill
The government spoke in different voices about introducing the Insurance Regulatory (IRA) bill on Tuesday and created confusion on whether it will be shelved in the wake of the BJP's rout in the assembly elections.

Rupee-rouble escrow pact to aid Iisco update
The Indo-Russian joint commission has recommended the use of the rupee-rouble escrow account to fund the entry of Russia's Tyazhpromexport as an equity partner in the modernisation plans for Indian Iron & Steel Co, according to steel secretary Ashok Basu.

Centre iterates stand to insulate airline segment
The BJP-led government will not permit foreign airlines to directly or indirectly have equity participation in the domestic air-transport services, Rajya Sabha was told on Tuesday.

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